likepreposition
American /laɪk/ British /laɪk/
Like shows that one thing is similar to another, or introduces examples of a kind.
similar tosimilar to someone or something, or in the same way as someone or something
- She sings like an angel.
- He looks just like his father.
- It felt like a dream.
- Don't talk to me like that.
Antonyms unlike
Compare as (as names someone's actual role or job; like only compares to it: he works as a doctor (he is one) against he works like a doctor (he behaves similarly)); as
for exampleused before one or more examples of a kind of person or thing
- Games like chess and cards need patience.
- Cities like Tokyo and London are always busy.
- I enjoy strong cheese, like Parmesan.
Synonyms such as
Compare such as
Usage
In informal speech, like is also used before a clause, in place of as if or as though: he acts like he owns the place. This use is common in speech but avoided in careful writing.
Common mistakes
See also like